VPFO News

Jun 12, 2024
Sharing power between your car and campus: UBC’s Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED)
In partnership with industry and government, UBC MéridaLabs created the SHED, a living laboratory that emulates links between energy, transportation, and urban design. UBC Facilities' managed the project's construction, bringing this complex, innovative project into reality.

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Jun 11, 2024
UBC Facilities recognized as a leader in cleaning with international certification
UBC Facilities achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building (GB) advanced by GBAC with Honours certification. This certification from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, places UBC in the elite top tier of all cleaning service providers world-wide.

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Safety & Risk Service’s Compliance Support Program wins nationally at the 2024 CAUBO Conference
The Information Security Compliance Support Program, an initiative within UBC’s PrISM Program, won a Q&P Award for the project’s excellence in fostering cybersecurity compliance and safety. The PrISM Program is a partnership between Safety & Risk Services, the Office of the University Counsel, the Office of the CIO., and UBC IT.

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Jun 07, 2024
Preparing for FY25 Q1 Forecast: What you need to know
In preparation for the FY25 Q1 forecast in Adaptive Planning, please review the following Q1 2025 Guidelines and References. Zoom forecast update sessions will also be available for the Finance community. More information is available on the Finance website.

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Upcoming courses from Financial Services & Strategic Procurement
Here are some upcoming courses from Financial Services & Strategic Procurement available throughout June to September. This includes new sessions for Reimbursing Expenses - "Carpe per Diem", Supplier Invoice Request Module: "No-invoice" Solutions, and Planning your Purchasing Journey at UBC: The PO Process.

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